MiDAS Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme
PAS Driving can provide your MiDAS Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme training.
MiDAS is applicable to any organisation that operates or uses minibuses, from small voluntary organisations operating a single vehicle, to local authorities operating large fleets of minibuses as well as schools, colleges & universities.
MiDAS is the Minibus Driver Awareness scheme, overseen by the Community Transport Association U.K. (CTA) which promotes a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers. It is a membership-based scheme that is designed to enhance safe minibus driving standards and promote the safer operation of minibuses, currently there are over 5,000 member organisations throughout the UK.
Benefits of the MiDAS Scheme for Organisations & Individuals:
Enhanced passenger safety & confidence.
Enhance awareness of both driver and staff of their responsibilities towards their passengers & public.
Potential reduced insurance premiums as many minibus insurance companies recognise the scheme.
Reduced vehicle costs through enhanced ECO driver training.
Single national recognised certificates.
Improved public image for organisations, schools, universities and voluntary organisation’s.
For more information see the links below
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/driving-school-minibuses-advice-for-schools-and-local-authorities
https://ctauk.org/
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